From light pollution to natural illumination, our global night skies astound with the variety of manmade and natural lighting. Photographers have captured the stars, the moon, the Northern Lights, and the buzzy glow of cities that never sleep. With long exposure shots of light created both naturally and by our own hands, we have selected a showcase of 18 images that capture the magic of the night.

A Celtic Cross silhouetted in front of the colourful and dramatic Northern Lights over the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

A Celtic Cross silhouetted in front of the colourful and dramatic Northern Lights over the Isle of Skye in Scotland.
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